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Mohamed Salah To Leave Liverpool At End Of Season After Illustrious Career
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of this season, the Premier League club has announced..
Family Of Police Officer Who Died After Crash In Kent Say They Are Broken
The family of a police officer who died after a car crash in Kent while responding to an “immediate call” say they are “broken and will probably never recover”..
Adolescence Leads Bafta TV Nominations With 11 Nods
Hit Netflix drama Adolescence leads the way at this year’s Bafta TV awards with 11 nominations, with further accolades for Stephen Graham as Disney+ series A Thousand Blows has seven nominations..
World Championship To Stay At Crucible Until 2045 After 45m Revamp Deal Struck
Snooker’s World Championship will stay at the Crucible after a landmark deal was struck between World Snooker Tour and Sheffield City Council..
Posties Told To Leave Hospital Letters In Racks To Prioritise Parcels Union
The postal service has become “chaotic” with Royal Mail workers being told to leave doctors’ and hospital letters on racks to prioritise parcels, trade union bosses have warned..
Girlguiding Tells Trans Girls They Must Leave By Early September
Transgender girls must leave Girlguiding by early September, the organisation has told its members..
Married At First Sight Coach Mel Schilling Dies Aged 54 Surrounded By Love
Married At First Sight relationship coach Mel Schilling has died aged 54, weeks after announcing that doctors could no longer treat her cancer..
Rachel Reeves Warns Of Significant Economic Challenges From Iran War
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the economic challenges from the Iran war may be “significant” and contingency planning is under way for energy bill support “for those who need it most”..
Trainspotting The Musical To Make West End Debut This Summer
Trainspotting: The Musical, adapted from the best-selling novel by Irvine Welsh, will make its West End debut this summer, it has been announced..
Vets To Be Legally Required To Publish Price Lists And Cap Prescription Fees
Vets will be legally bound to prescription fee caps and publishing price lists among new measures which will start coming into force later this year, the competition watchdog has announced..
UK Urgently Needs More Domestic Oil And Gas From North Sea Trade Body Says
The UK “urgently” needs to produce more domestic oil and gas from the North Sea, an industry body has claimed..
Dying Patients Face Postcode Lottery As Care Undervalued
People who are dying face a “postcode lottery” of care in their most vulnerable moments, MPs have said..
Trump Raises Hopes For War To Wind Down But No Sign Of Reduced Fighting
Hopes rose that the Iran war could begin winding down as US President Donald Trump claimed that his government was holding productive talks with Tehran, but fighting showed no signs of slowing and Iran denied there were talks..
Government Must Plan For Iran War To Continue For Some Time Starmer Says
Britain must be prepared for the Iran war to continue “for some time”, the Prime Minister has said..
Aspiring First Time Buyers With Student Debt Face 2000 Annual Savings Gap
People who are saving up for a house deposit are putting aside around £2,000 per year less typically if they are still paying off a student loan, compared with those without education debts, according to research for a bank..
Report Highlights Economic Value Of Railway Stations
Railway stations could help to unlock one million jobs and deliver £79 billion in economic value by 2036, new research suggests..
Keir Starmer To Chair Cobra Meeting After Donald Trump Call On Iran Crisis
Sir Keir Starmer is set to convene an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday after a call with Donald Trump to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz..
Police Investigate Antisemitic Hate Crime After Ambulances Set Alight In London
Police are investigating an antisemitic hate crime after an apparent arson attack on four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Community Ambulance service in London, the Metropolitan Police said..
One In Four Donors Have Blood That Helps Critically Ill Newborn Babies
Around one in four donors in England have the blood needed to help critically-ill newborn babies, health officials have revealed..
Children On Social Media For Three Hours A Day More Likely To Develop Anxiety
Children who spend more than three hours a day on social media are more likely to develop mental health problems such as depression and anxiety as teenagers, according to research..
Local News
University professor highlights life-changing power of drumming
Professor Marcus Smith from University of Chichester shared research about benefits of drumming at the Northern Ireland Science Festival.
Countryside charity calls for higher affordable housing target
CPRE Sussex calls for changes to Mid Sussex District Council local plan ahead of public hearings.
University campus transformed into glowing spectacle of lanterns and lights
Hundreds of people gathered at the University of Sussex for Glimmer, a Lantern and Lights Trail delivered by award-winning community arts charity Same Sky.
Where to find National Trust Easter activities and trails in Sussex this year
There’s a real festival feel in Sussex this spring, with National Trust Easter adventures at Nymans, Sheffield Park and Garden, Standen and more.
Former sales pavilion to become permanent community hub
In a move towards gifting the Woodgate sales pavilion to the local community, Thakeham has secured planning permission from Mid Sussex District Council.
Nintendo partnership brings Animal Crossing to Brighton
From July 13 to August 16, visitors to SEA LIFE Brighton will be able to explore the world of Animal Crossing in a special partnership with Nintendo.
Consultation launched on future housing site decisions
Chichester District Council is inviting feedback on a draft Housing Delivery Statement as part of a public consultation that will run until Sunday, March 22..
Positive Giving drive aims to reduce street homelessness
Eastbourne Borough Council has launched a new campaign, urging residents and visitors to reconsider how they provide support to those on the streets.
Record-breaking sea dip to take place this March
This International Women’s Day, 1000 cold-water swimmers will take the plunge at an extraordinary, record-breaking sea-dip in the English Channel.
University students selected for national sports programme
Students from the University of Chichester are celebrating after squad announcements revealed they were included in the English Universities Sport (EUS) teams.
Pub chain with Sussex locations launches new campaign
Heartwood Inns launches 'Reasons to Visit' campaign across Sussex pubs, including The Red Deer in Horsham and The White Hart in Lewes.
MP welcomes U-turn on plans to delay local elections
A Sussex MP has welcomed the government’s decision to scrap plans to delay local elections.
New 60-place SEND building begins to take shape
A new purpose-built school building which will bring primary and secondary SEND provision in Crowborough onto the same site is taking shape.
Academic investigates mental health impact of doomscrolling
Chichester-based researcher is backing calls for action to help combat the negative effects of doomscrolling.
Will special needs reforms ease pressure in Brighton and Hove?
The debate over Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision has long been more than a policy discussion.
Seafront restaurant reopens after three-week makeover
The Peacehaven Stonehouse officially reopened on February 19 after a three-week closure and a complete revamp
Have your say on blueprint for town’s future development
Eastbourne Borough Council has launched a public consultation on its draft Local Plan.
First star guest announced for Sussex town's comic con
The White Rock Theatre is delighted to announce that Red Dwarf’s Chris Barrie is the first confirmed celebrity guest for this year’s Hastings Comic Con.
What you think of pride ticket prices as they top £350 for the weekend
Readers have shared their thoughts to the rising costs of Brighton and Hove Pride ticket prices
Parts of 130-year-old railway bridge are corroding - sparking a public appeal
A fundraising appeal has been launched to replace the Broom Lane Bridge between High Rocks and Groombridge











































